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Uzbekistan takes part in Beijing Forum on Civilisational Development
Uzbekistan was represented at the 23rd Beijing Forum, which brought together more than 500 scholars, experts and political and diplomatic figures from 30 countries.
Uzbekistan studies South Korea’s digital social protection system
An Uzbek delegation has completed a two-week training programme in South Korea, examining digital social services and ways to improve targeted support.
October in Uzbekistan was warmer and drier than usual
October 2026 was 1–2.2°C warmer than the climate average across much of Uzbekistan, while rainfall was below normal in most regions.
Uzbekistan uncovers illegal Umrah travel arrangements
Two cases of unlicensed Umrah travel arrangements have been uncovered in Samarkand and Gulistan, with criminal investigations launched.
Uzbekistan steps up scrutiny of bloggers’ advertising
Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee has found advertising law violations in posts by 12 bloggers and imposed administrative penalties.
Uzbekistan breaks up drug trafficking group in Tashkent
Law enforcement officers seized hashish, mephedrone and opium extract in Tashkent and the surrounding region, preventing the distribution of 26,300 drug doses.
Temperature records broken in three Uzbek cities
Tashkent, Bukhara and Navoi recorded new daily temperature highs in November, surpassing records set in 1981 and 1992.
Four new high-capacity lifts installed at Chinor metro station
Tashkent Metro has installed four new lifts at Chinor station, each with a capacity of 15–20 passengers and a 1,600 kg load limit.
Uzbekistan’s consul general meets Medina governor
Uzbekistan’s Consul General Sirojiddin Shamsutdinov and Medina Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan Al Saud discussed expanding trade, investment and tourism ties.
Uzbekistan’s Emergency Academy to expand ties with Zagreb
Uzbekistan’s Emergency Situations Academy and the University of Zagreb plan joint training, research and digital technology projects, including AI and robotics.